Healthcare in Elmwood, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
31.4%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.6%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
River Oaks Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Hospital | 1.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Childrens Hospital | 3.8 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Omega Hospital, Llc | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Elmwood has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.